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LISTEN: Karen Oesch, DMH's mammography coordinator
September 29, 2021 - Karen Oesch, DMH's mammography coordinator joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are offering free mammography screenings on Mondays throughout the month of October. Decatu...
Sep 29, 2021
Decatur Airport recipient of Primary Airport of the Year award
September 28, 2021 - Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state's aviation system, 12 airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awa...
Sep 28, 2021
Local school administrators discuss the upcoming WSOY Community Food Drive
September 25, 2021 - For 20 years the WSOY Food Drive has depended on the help of local schools to help bring in donations to local food pantries and shed light on community needs to the younger gener...
Sep 25, 2021
Upcoming Macon County Health Department vaccine clinics
September 24, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is offering the following COVID-19 vaccine clinics for Macon County the week of September 27th: Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 Location: R...
Sep 24, 2021
Dip a candle like a settler at Homestead Prairie Farm
September 23, 2021 - Dip your own candle like a settler at Homestead Prairie Farm and learn how candles were important to nineteenth-century life. This Candle Dipping Workshop will be held outdoors on...
Sep 23, 2021
Minority Mentor Protege Program at Richland assists entrepreneurs in following their passion
September 22, 2021 - This evening at Richland Community College was the final night of the five-week Minority Mentor Protege Program, an entrepreneurial mindset workshop. The workshop was hosted by Je...
Sep 22, 2021
U of I Extension Lunch and Learn series offering free classes
September 22, 2021 - Remember hearing the hiss of the traditional pressure cooker and being told not to get near it because it might explode? The electric pressure cookers that flooded the market a fe...
Sep 22, 2021
Five Points railroad crossing under repair through October 1st
September 20, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that 22nd Street in Decatur (Illinois 121) will be closed from today through Friday, Oct. 1. The closure is necessary to upgrad...
Sep 20, 2021
Prairie Pedal bicycle ride to raise funds for local natural areas and wildlife
September 20, 2021 - Support natural areas and wildlife by riding your bicycle in Prairie Pedal. The Macon County Conservation Foundation will hold this annual bicycling fundraiser event on Sunday, Se...
Sep 20, 2021
Millikin University student organization Big Blue Backpacks begin sixth year of addressing food insecurity
September 17, 2021 - Today at Dennis Lab School, Big Blue Backpacks announced they are extending their efforts and will provide for 80 students at American Dreamer STEM Academy with food each weekend ...
Sep 17, 2021